Original Swiss WWI Cavalry Officer Shako Helmet Marked to the 1st Cavalry Technical Books near Dessau

near Dessau

and intact fins

so this sword was made in the 19th year of Showa Emperor Hirohito's reign

downward sloping scalloped panel has a machine woven national tri-color cockade on a woven tan/olive diamond shaped base

according to the family the soldier was killed by the U

Original Swiss WWI Cavalry Officer Shako Helmet Marked to the 1st Cavalry Technical Books near DessauOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WWI Era Swiss Cavalry Officer's Shako Leather Helmet, with the correct cockades and insignia. It is made of pressed felt over a leather shell, with black leather front and rear visors, and Nickel Silver rim. It has the correct officer's chin scales, running to a hook on the back of the helmet. Normally these would have a plume on the front of the helmet, however on this example is unfortunately